Uniden DCT758 User Manual

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10Using the InterfaceReading the DisplayThe handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what

11The Standby ScreenWhen the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the following items:DOM 12:00AReceptor #1CID nuevoRinger status / Day a

12Entering Text from Your HandsetYou can use the number keypad on your phone to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. Whe

13Installing the PhoneChoosing the Best LocationWhen choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: T

14Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Plug the telephone cord into the telephone jack.Align the mounting slots on the base with the m

15Connecting the Base and Charging the HandsetConnect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack.CAUTION: To avoid risk of re and shock, only use the Uniden

16Check to make sure the battery is fully charged. (If you don’t see the “battery full” icon, check to make sure the battery is properly connected).Ch

17Basic SetupSelecting a LanguageYour phone supports three languages: English, French and Spanish. Once you select a language, the menus on the handse

18Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting DeluxeYour phone supports Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), so you can see the name and numbe

1Table of ContentsTable of Contents ... 1Welcome ...

19Adding Accessory HandsetsYour phone supports up to four handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. accessory handsets do not need to

20Charging Accessory HandsetsThe handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in

21Registering DCX750 HandsetsTo register DCX750 handsets, simply place the accessory handset in the base. While the handset is registering, HANDSET RE

22Note: The handset rst clears it registration information from the base and then deletes the link to the base from its own memory. The handset will

23Enter the number for this entry (STORE/EDIT NO.).Once you have stored a name, STORE/EDIT NO. appears next. Use the number keypad to enter the phone

24Finding a Phonebook EntryPress [ ] to open the phonebook, and then select DIAL/EDIT. Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order. To scroll t

25Deleting Phonebook EntriesYou can delete individual phonebook entries or delete all the phonebook entries at once.When the phone is in standby, pres

26If you select ALL MEMORY, ARE YOU SURE? appears on the display screen. Move the cursor to select YES, and then press [select/ ].If you select ONE ME

27Deleting Base Speed Dial NumbersWith the phone in standby, press [memory] twice.Press the number key [0] to [9] that contains the phone number you w

28Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset Only)You may choose from 10 melodies or 10 tones for your phone’s primary ring tone. Each station can use a different

2Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset .. 25Programming Base Speed Dial Humbers (Dual Keypad Model Only) ...

29Press [menu/clear].Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOTALK submenu.Select ON or OFF, and press [select/ ]. You will hear a conrmation

30Using Your PhoneFrom a cordless handsetFrom a handset speaker phoneFrom the base speaker phoneMaking a callRemove the handset from the charging crad

31Making a Call from the PhonebookWhen the phone is in standby, press [ ] to open the phonebook.Move the cursor to select DIAL/EDIT, and then press [s

32Using Caller ID and Call WaitingIf you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company, your phone will show you the caller’s phone number and name (

33Deleting Caller ID NumbersTo delete all the Caller ID numbers, press [ ] and then [menu/clear]. Select YES when asked if you want to DELETE ALL. You

34Redialing a NumberYou can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each handset or the last number dialed on the dual-keypad base. From the dual-

35Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer VolumeYou can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset (off, lo

36Using the Clarity Boost FeatureIf you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually improve the sound by setting the clarity boost

37ConferencingIf you have more than one handset, up to four people can participate in a conference call. A three-way conference call consists of an ou

38Answering a Transferred CallWhen a station receives a call transfer, it sounds a paging tone; handsets also show the ID of the station that is pagin

3Selecting the Language ... 45Setting the Number of Rings ... 46Setting the Day &

39Muting the MicrophoneMute turns off the microphone so the caller can’t hear you. This only works while you are on a call. From the base From the han

40Using the DirectLink™ Communication FeatureUsing the DirectLink two-way communication feature, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. Di

41Using the IntercomYou can use the intercom to talk to another station without using the phone line. Making an Intercom PageFrom the base From the ha

42Room/Baby MonitorThis feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place a station in the room you wish to monitor; it will function as a m

43Tone Dialing Switch OverIf your phone is set to pulse dialing, you can switch to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when y

44Setting Up the Answering SystemYour phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering s

45Using the Answering System InterfaceBase operationWhen the phone is in standby, press [menu/clock] to scroll through the answering system setup menu

46From the base From the handsetPress [menu/clock] six times.The current setting (“E” English, “F” French, or “S” Spanish) appears on the base, and it

47Setting the Day & TimeIf you do not set the clock on your answering system, your messages may not have the correct time and day stamp. You can s

48Recording a Personal GreetingYour answering system comes with a pre-recorded outgoing message or greeting that plays when you receive a call: “Hello

4WelcomeThank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone.Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations

49Deleting Your Personal GreetingYou can delete your personal greeting from the base. You cannot delete the pre-recorded greeting.With the phone in st

50Activating the Message AlertThe message alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message. To turn on the mes

51Setting a Security Code or Personal Identication Number (PIN)To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit secur

52Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and OffFrom the base From the handsetTurning OnWith the phone in standby, press [on/off].

53From the base From the handsetPlaying messagesPress [ ]. The system announces the number of new and old messages. It announces the message number, p

54Press [select/ ] when the system is answering. If another handset is screening a call, you will hear a beep and you will not be able to screen the c

55Recording a Voice MemoThe voice memo feature allows you to record messages that are between two seconds and four minutes long. You might want to use

56To operate from a remote location, use any touch-tone telephone, and follow these steps:Call your telephone number and wait for the system to answer

57MaintenanceSpecicationsOperating Temperature 0˚C to 50˚C (+32˚F to +122˚F)AC Adapter Part Number Base: AD-800Charger: AD-0005Input Voltage Base: 12

58Low Battery AlertWhen the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. The battery pack needs to

5Accessory HandsetThis phone system is expandable: one base supports a total of four handsets. The accessory handset is a handset that is compatible w

59Clean the Battery ContactsTo maintain a good charge, clean the charging contacts on the handset once a month. Dampen a cloth with plain water. Gentl

60When the base information is deleted, the handset displays MODELS VARY! CHARGE HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL.Re-re

61Traveling Out of RangeDuring a call, if you move your handset too far from your base, noise may increase. If you pass the range limit of the base, t

62Symptom SuggestionSevere noise interference.Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm

63Symptom SuggestionThe answering system does not work.Make sure the base is plugged in.Make sure that the answering system is turned on.Make sure tha

64Handset BaseRemove the battery cover and leave it off for ventilation.Disconnect the battery pack. Leave the battery cover off and the battery pack

65Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following:Warning! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be wate

66The FCC Wants You To Know This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equi

67Radio Interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This inte

68One Year Limited WarrantyImportant: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)

6Product OverviewMain Phone Features2.4GHz Digital Expandable System expands up to 4 HandsetsIntegrated Digital Answering SystemCaller ID/Call Waiting

69IndexAAccessibility ... 4Answering calls... 30Answering system ... 44

70MMaintenance ... 57Making calls ... 30 Using Caller ID ... 32 U

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72Remote Operation CardC U TRemote access away from home1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone.2. During the outgoing message, press 0 an

73C U TTask KeyRepeat a MessagePlay Incoming MessagesSkip a MessageDelete a MessageStop OperationAnswering System OnMemo Record/StopGreeting Message

74At Uniden, we’ll take care of you!Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product. if you have any questions or problems, please do not return this produc

7Parts of the HandsetHandset AntennaHeadset Jack Cover Beltclip HoleSpeakerphone Speaker and RingerHandset Battery CompartmentNew Message LEDHandset E

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